seaworthiness
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- unseaworthiness noun
Example Sentences
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To complicate matters, a long-lost sibling, also a pirate with his own troubling history, is here to judge the crew’s seaworthiness.
From Los Angeles Times
Witnesses also claimed that the Sea Story boat had undergone structural modifications that may have compromised its seaworthiness.
From BBC
Questions have also been raised about the seaworthiness of the vessels, which are both over 50 years old, according to Marine Traffic.
From BBC
Reuters reported the ship was involved in an accident back in 2016 when it was trying to leave Antwerp and its hull was sufficiently damaged to “impair its seaworthiness.”
From Salon
Societies such as London-headquartered Lloyd's Register, the American Bureau of Shipping and IRClass provide services, such as seaworthiness checks and certification, which are vital for securing insurance and entry to ports.
From Reuters
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